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Russian Insiders Prepare for Post-Putin Russia Amid Putin Cancer and Coup Reports

Russian Insiders Prepare for Post-Putin Russia Amid Putin Cancer and Coup Reports

May 22, 2022

High-ranking Kremlin officials believe that the invasion of Ukraine has been “lost” amid coup rumors, and Putin is reported to be suffering from cancer.

Lithuania Becomes the First Country to Designate Russia as a Terrorist State

Lithuania Becomes the First Country to Designate Russia as a Terrorist State

May 21, 2022

Last week, Lithuania’s parliament passed a resolution that designates the Russian Federation as a terrorist country, the first nation to do so.

Russian Contract Soldiers Coerced into signing New Contracts to Fight in Ukraine

Russian Contract Soldiers Coerced into signing New Contracts to Fight in Ukraine

May 21, 2022

It turns out it wasn’t just supply issues that caused low morale among the Russian forces. Russian contract soldiers were being threatened with criminal charges if they quit and refused to fight in Ukraine.

Russia Unleashes ‘Terminator’ Tanks in Ukraine Amid Staggering Tank Losses

Russia Unleashes ‘Terminator’ Tanks in Ukraine Amid Staggering Tank Losses

May 20, 2022

Russia’s famed “Terminator” tank had been spotted on the frontlines in Donbas, making its combat debut in Ukraine amid rising Russian losses.

Massive $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Approved by Us Senate in Overwhelming Vote

Massive $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Approved by Us Senate in Overwhelming Vote

May 20, 2022

The US Senate has approved a massive $40 billion budget to fund further aid for Ukraine. The bill, which garnered overwhelming support from both parties, is now in the White House to be signed by President Biden.

100-Year-Old M1910 Maxim Machine Gun used by Ukrainian Forces

100-Year-Old M1910 Maxim Machine Gun used by Ukrainian Forces

May 20, 2022

The Russians aren’t alone in using old weapons. The Ukrainians are reported to be using 100-year-old M1910 Maxim machine guns in their fight against the Russian forces.

Russian Claims of Laser Weapons Being Deployed to Ukraine are Probably Just Hype

Russian Claims of Laser Weapons Being Deployed to Ukraine are Probably Just Hype

May 20, 2022

The Kremlin announced that it had deployed its latest generation of powerful laser weapon systems to counter the stream of Western weapons flowing into Ukraine. Much of it has been dismissed as mere propaganda.

A Russian Antique Cannon Was Seen Guarding a Russian Checkpoint in Kherson

A Russian Antique Cannon Was Seen Guarding a Russian Checkpoint in Kherson

May 20, 2022

Russian troops are allegedly guarding the Ukrainian city of Kherson with none other than… antique cannons!

Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations Suspended and Why Kyiv Shouldn’t Worry About It

Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations Suspended and Why Kyiv Shouldn’t Worry About It

May 19, 2022

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended. Here’s why Ukraine should not be worried about it. The photo should give you a glimpse of why they shouldn’t be the ones worried.

Sweden and Finland Officially Apply for NATO Membership, Turkey and Croatia Expected to Block

Sweden and Finland Officially Apply for NATO Membership, Turkey and Croatia Expected to Block

May 19, 2022

The governments of Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their historic applications to join NATO. However, they face opposition from Turkey and Croatia.

Ukraine Deploys Decoy Mannequins to Fool Russian Forces

Ukraine Deploys Decoy Mannequins to Fool Russian Forces

May 19, 2022

Decoy mannequins in military fatigues were seen deployed in certain areas of Ukraine to fool Russian forces into thinking they were real targets.

Ukrainian Mariupol Defenders Face ‘War Crimes’ and Possible Execution in Russian Hands

Ukrainian Mariupol Defenders Face ‘War Crimes’ and Possible Execution in Russian Hands

May 19, 2022

Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol face trial for so-called war crimes against Russian forces and possible execution.

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